Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Tan & T.C.Hsu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 66: 38 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334160
Common Names
- Gastrodia Albidoides
- Albidoides Gastrodia
- Albidoides
Description
Gastrodia albidoides (also called White Gastrodia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short stem and a single leaf. Its flowers are small and white, and it grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrodia albidoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrodia albidoides has white flowers, small brown seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrodia albidoides can be propagated by division and tissue culture. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gastrodia albidoides
Gastrodia albidoides is native to China and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.
Gastrodia albidoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrodia albidoides?
Gastrodia albidoides
What are the common names of Gastrodia albidoides?
White-flowered Gastrodia
What is the natural habitat of Gastrodia albidoides?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Gastrodia genus
Gastrodia fimbriata,
Gastrodia major,
Gastrodia punctata,
Gastrodia similis,
Gastrodia theana,
Gastrodia tonkinensis,
Gastrodia wuyishanensis,
Gastrodia surcula,
Gastrodia longitubularis,
Gastrodia sabahensis,
Gastrodia silentvalleyana,
Gastrodia ballii,
Gastrodia rwandensis,
Gastrodia sui,
Gastrodia albida,
Gastrodia uraiensis,
Gastrodia flexistyla,
Gastrodia spatulata,
Gastrodia abscondita,
Gastrodia africana,
Gastrodia angusta,
Gastrodia appendiculata,
Gastrodia arunachalensis,
Gastrodia boninensis,
Gastrodia callosa,
Gastrodia celebica,
Gastrodia confusa,
Gastrodia crassisepala,
Gastrodia crebriflora,
Gastrodia crispa,
Gastrodia cunninghamii,
Gastrodia dyeriana,
Gastrodia elata,
Gastrodia entomogama,
Gastrodia exilis,
Gastrodia falconeri,
Gastrodia flavilabella,
Gastrodia fontinalis,
Gastrodia gracilis,
Gastrodia grandilabris,
Gastrodia holttumii,
Gastrodia lacista,
Gastrodia madagascariensis,
Gastrodia menghaiensis,
Gastrodia minor,
Gastrodia mishmensis,
Gastrodia nipponica,
Gastrodia papuana,
Gastrodia peichatieniana,
Gastrodia procera,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Tien Chuan Hsu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Hsu' in the authors string.
Yun Hong Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tan' in the authors string.